Sixth Sunday of Easter
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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PRELUDE Erin Tellier
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and FUNNY STORY
Pastor Bob
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CENTERING WORDS
(Psalm 98, John 15)
Pastor Bob
The Holy One’s steadfast love and
faithfulness are shared with all.
We are called to the greatest commandment:
To abide in God’s love and to love
one another as God has loved us –
not as servants, but as friends.
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CALL TO WORSHIP
Margo Cox-Liturgist
Jesus calls us friends. As we come to worship, we seek to deepen that friendship, nurture that friendship and protect that friendship as an important priority in our lives. Let us worship God together!
EPISTLE READING Acts 10: 44-48
Margo Cox
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HYMN: Spirit of the Living God
UMC Hymnal #393
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A READING FROM THE PSALMS
(Psalm 98) Margo Cox
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
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PREPARATION to PRAYER
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
UMC Hymnal #349
LIFTING THE PRAYERS FROM THE HEART
PASTORAL PRAYER Pastor Bob
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
UMC Hymnal #526
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GOSPEL READING John 15: 9-17
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God, Amen
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MEDITATION Pastor Bob
I Call You Friend
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We Gather at Christ's Table
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
(Acts 10) Pastor Bob
The Holy Spirit’s gifts have been poured into our hearts and our lives. In response, let us share these blessings for the good of God’s people. Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING of the OFFERING John 15
(Unison) Pastor Bob
You call us “Friend,” O Lord, and we respond in friendship, in generosity and in love. Receive these gifts, and bless them, in the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.
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COMMUNION HYMN:
The Table arranged by Dave Williamson
Choir
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GREAT THANKSGIVING Pastor Bob
HOLY COMMUNION:
Come to the Table of LOVE...ALL
are welcome to the table.
LORD’S PRAYER
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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BENEDICTION (John 15)
Turn to Jesus, who calls you, “Friend.” When you are struggling, turn to Jesus. When you are filled with joy, turn to Jesus. And when you have any need, turn to Jesus, who calls you … “Friend.” May the friendship of Jesus, the love of God, and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit be with you and bless you, this day. Amen.
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SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMC Hymnal #431
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DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
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POSTLUDE Erin Tellier
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Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources:
Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2024.